The Slovenian Cinematheque functions as a bridge between the museum and cinematographic activity. It houses regular presentations of the film culture, provides historical studies, serves as an educational tool for the film historiography, encourages the process of collecting and preserving important film-related documents and objects, and promotes past and present achievements in the film industry.

The Cinematheque offers daily movie shows, cooperates with film- and other contemporary art festivals, and organizes movie retrospectives, museum exhibitions and educational programmes. Moreover, it also publishes a monthly programme journal called the Monthly and various books.